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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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